Mental Treatment Bill timing

Summary

The Minister said consultation on the Bill was nearly complete and that he expected to introduce it during the current Dáil session, treating it as urgent. Deputies challenged earlier missed promises and asked when Second Stage would be taken, but no date was given.

Noel C. Browne Dr. Browne Independent

asked the Minister for Health if he proposes to introduce a new Mental Treatment Bill, and, if so, when.

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Michael Woods Dr. Woods Fianna Fáil

I expect that the consultation process concerned in drafting this Bill will be completed shortly and that it will be introduced in the present session of the Dáil.

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John Boland Mr. Boland Fine Gael

When was this Bill first promised?

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Michael Woods Dr. Woods Fianna Fáil

That is a separate question and I do not have that information.

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John Boland Mr. Boland Fine Gael

This Bill was promised at various stages.

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Michael Woods Dr. Woods Fianna Fáil

The text has been circulated to various Departments for views.

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Seán Browne An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

This does not arise under the question.

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John Boland Mr. Boland Fine Gael

Is the Minister not aware that this Bill was promised at various stages last year and that finally it was promised that it would be introduced before the end of last year?

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